1967 Citroen DS vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, both 1967 Citroen DS and 1967 Ferrari 330 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 19 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 330.
Because 1967 Ferrari 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Ferrari 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | DS | 330 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
